Starting from the premise that taking a child out of school for any reason other than illness ...

[fisil]

... what about for a nursery class that is part of a primary?

Ds1 starts in the nursery class next week, 5 afternoons a week. I was thinking of buying tickets for a matinee - but I would think it was wrong to take a child out of school for this, so is it also wrong from nursery?

[CountessDracula]

I think until they are 5 it is ok

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[FlameBoo]

I would say until school is compulsory (unless home edding), then its ok.

[alison222]

i know that DS's school officially lik them to be there s attendance even in nursery is counted towards their ofsted reports but they newver frowned on the odd day, just weeks away for holidays etc.
We took Ds on a day trip to france after we had to cancel the HT one and they were fine about it.

[hana]

dd has been off from preschool the odd day here and there and also for term time holidays , it's NOT school and their attendance doesn't count towards a school total in terms of authorized or unauthorized absenses.

[Mercy]

I don't think it matters until they are 5, but if you are going away for a week or so it's best to tell the staff.

That's what I did anyway.